Xiaomi has launched a 3.1 soundbar. As the name suggests, the bar will house the centre, left and right channels and the bar will be accompanied by a subwoofer. Xiaomi has taken to Twitter to highlight some of the features of the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1. Let's take a look at its features and specifications in detail.
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As we’ve mentioned above the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1 is a 3.1 soundbar and comes with a wireless subwoofer. It has 430W power output. The soundbar supports Dolby Audio, DTS Digital Surround along with DTS: Virtual X. When it comes to sound modes, in addition to AI Sound and Night Mode, the soundbar also has the usual presets such as Standard, Cinema, Music, Game and News.
For connectivity options, the soundbar supports NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 HDMI Input (passthrough port), HDMI Output (ARC port), Optical Input, Coaxial Input and USB port. The device is black in colour and the front of the bar has a display to give you information like volume level source, etc.
The bar itself has six drivers – 3 full-range speakers and 3 tweeters. The subwoofer has a 6.5-inch down-firing driver. The soundbar has physical controls on the top and also comes with a remote control.
In addition to the soundbar and the subwoofer, users get an HDMI cable, remote control, wall mount bracket, warranty card, user manual, power adapter and two power cables.
The price and availability of the Xiaomi Soundbar 3.1 still isn't known. It also is not clear whether Xiaomi will launch the device in India. In India, Xiaomi launched the Mi Soundbar back in 2019. The device was a single bar itself and did not come with a subwoofer. It was a budget soundbar priced at Rs 4,999. You can read our review of the soundbar here.
Xiaomi has launched a large portfolio of TVs ranging from 32-inch going up to 75-inches (review) in India. It would be interesting to see the brand expand its portfolio and launch the 3.1 soundbar in India. If you are in the market for a new soundbar, you can check out our list of best soundbars under Rs 30,000 here.